.htaccess restrictions

pablodelapena

Hi there.

Im wondering if it is possible to use a .htaccess file to prevent users from viewing particular files or to show a different file if they type in the URL.

As in, I don't have access to put files outside of the root folder and would quite like it if various config files were not accessible to view or download.. at all. However I would still want files within the system to be able toa ccess, modify and run these files whether they be PHP classes or CSV files etc.

How owuld I do this if it is possible?

Thanks in advance

goldlikesnow

can't you just chmod your folders?

pablodelapena

Can I?

goldlikesnow

Assuming you're on a linux/unix server.
When you ftp to your files, make a folder, rightclick and find permissions you can flag a folder as not viewable for public. just put your stuff you want to hide in there. you can still include your classes from there.

MarkR

Your best bet is to put the files you don't want people to access in their own directory, and use .htaccess to protect them:

Deny From All

Is all that's necessary.

Mark